Zinc Plating
Zinc plating forms a protective exterior barrier for iron, steel, or metal substrate. This plating is an economical way to provide corrosion resistance. K&L Plating provides zinc plating for iron, copper, brass, and steel substrates. This durable finish is used by a variety of industries to economically extend a part’s service life.
The K&L Plating Advantage
No matter the size of the order, K&L Plating produces reliable outcomes on every order, as all our films and coatings meet rigorous military and ASTM specifications.
Nothing leaves our door before undergoing rigorous testing.
NADCAP Certified Plating & Chemical Processing
We are NADCAP certified for two scopes of accreditation:
- NADCAP AC7004 (Quality System Accreditation)
- NADCAP AC7108 (Chemical Processing Accreditation)
On-site Laboratory Testing
All of our quality assurance (QA) testing is done in-house in our qualified laboratory, conforming to ASTM and MIL-SPEC standards. This internal QA assures that you receive quality, consistent work from us every time. We’ll work quickly to deliver your job on schedule or earlier, and offer same-day quotes and expedited turnaround if you need it.
Benefits of Working With Us:
- Zinc plating to meet your exact specifications
- Meets ASTM B633 spec (Types I-VI)
- Rigorous internal QA that meets ASTM and MIL-SPEC standards
- Fast quote and turnaround
Get a Quote for Zinc Plating
- Same day or next day quote
- Logistics support
- Expedited service available
Shipping & Ordering Logistics
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Why Choose Zinc Plating?
Zinc plating acts as a sacrificial coating for your metal — it is designed to corrode instead of your metal substrate. This provides a higher level of corrosion resistance than bare metal, and in a more attractive appearance than galvanization. By adding chromates and sealers, we can extend the amount of protection our zinc plating provides. Our customers choose zinc plating for its appealing finish, rust prevention, and affordable cost.
Common Plating Applications
- Fasteners
- Weldments
- Steel Assemblies
- Machine Parts
The Zinc Plating Process
Our zinc plating process utilizes both trivalent and hexavalent chromates as chemical conversion agents. Supplemental treatments can change the color of the finish, while adding additional corrosion protection. If necessary, we bake the material after plating, in order to alleviate hydrogen and avoid hydrogen embrittlement in the metal.
RoHS-Compliant
All of our plating and coating processes can conform to RoHS standards for environmentally-safer chemicals. If your application requires RoHS or any additional compliance standards in your industry, let us know and we can adjust our process to meet your needs.
Metals We Plate
- Iron
- Steel
- Copper
- Brass
Benefits
- Durability
- Corrosion resistance
- Consistent to tight tolerances
- Appealing finish
Specifications
- ASTM B633 Type I
- ASTM B633 Type II
- ASTM B633 Type III
- ASTM B633 Type IV
- ASTM B633 Type V
- ASTM B633 Type VI
Service Condition
- SC 4 – Very Severe (25 microns)
- SC 3 – Severe (13 microns)
- SC 2 – Moderate (8 microns)
- SC 1 – Mild (5 microns)
Plating Processes
We’re a full-service plating company and our work conforms to ISO standards. Plating services include:
- Passivate
- Blasting
- Phosphating
- Electroless nickel
- Zinc plating
- Baking
- Chemical films
- Solid Film Lubrication
